Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) (Lateral Entry) at College of Technology and Engineering

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) (Lateral Entry) at College of Technology and Engineering is a 3-year undergraduate programme.

Lateral entry lets diploma holders (and, at many colleges, B.Sc. graduates) join directly in the second year, so the degree takes a year less. The subjects are the same as the regular programme from the second year on.

College of Technology and Engineering is a public/government institute, founded in 1964. This page brings together what is on record for this course at College of Technology and Engineering — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

College of Technology and Engineering has not published a fee for Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) (Lateral Entry) on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 3 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

For admission to Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) (Lateral Entry), you usually need a three-year diploma in engineering (or, at many colleges, a B.Sc. with Mathematics).

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state lateral-entry tests (such as LEET). Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check College of Technology and Engineering's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take state lateral-entry tests (such as LEET) and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to College of Technology and Engineering or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

College of Technology and Engineering runs 10 B.Tech specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Mining Engineering
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
• B.Tech. in Information Technology

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Do the subjects of Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) (Lateral Entry) genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does College of Technology and Engineering compare with other colleges offering B.Tech?